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Amiphos 500mg Injection

by Dabur India Ltd
Amifostine (500mg)

₹1910

Amiphos 500mg Injection

Introduction to Amiphos 500mg Injection

Amiphos 500mg Injection is given as an injection into vein (IV infusion) under the supervision of doctor. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Nausea, vomiting and decreased blood pressure are some common side effects of this medicine. Consult with your doctor if it does not go away or bothers you. It is advised to stay hydrated before taking this medicine. You will be check for blood pressure before infusion and every 5 minutes during infusion.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease such as irregular heartbeat and heart failure, or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Safety Advice for Amiphos 500mg Injection

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Amiphos 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

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Amiphos 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Amiphos 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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It is not known whether Amiphos 500mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Amiphos 500mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Amiphos 500mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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There is limited information available on the use of Amiphos 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

How Amiphos 500mg Injection works

Amiphos 500mg Injection works by removing free radical, harmful elements produced by cisplatin (a medicine used to treat cancer) or radiation therapy in tissues.

How To Use Amiphos 500mg Injection

  • Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Side Effects Of Amiphos 500mg Injection

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Decreased blood pressure
  • Hiccup
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
  • Fever
  • Chills

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FAQ's on Amiphos 500mg Injection

What is Amiphos used for?

Amiphos is used to reduce toxicity to kidneys associated with cisplatin therapy in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, and in prevention of dry mouth (xerostomia) during radiotherapy for head and neck cancer

How does Amiphos work?

It protects the normal cells against the harmful effects of chemotherapy medications and radiation treatment by producing a chemical ‘thiol that binds to and detoxifies the harmful compounds produced by cisplatin. Amiphos does not interfere with the action of cisplatin.

Is Amiphos FDA approved?

Yes, it is FDA an approved drug

Prescription Required

Amiphos 500mg Injection

by Dabur India Ltd
Amifostine (500mg)

₹1910

Amiphos 500mg Injection

Amiphos 500mg Injection

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